DX Keto 2. Fights heartburn and intestinal gas Ginger is widely used to combat heartburn and intestinal gas, and must be consumed mainly in the form of tea to obtain that benefit. The tea should be made in the proportion of 1 tbsp of ginger for 1 cup of water, this being the ideal proportion so that 4 cups of tea are ingested throughout the day and thus obtain improvement of intestinal symptoms.